Rock and Culture Anniversaries

This collaboration with John Lennon grew out of worries about becoming a prisoner to celebrity.

Without it, they might never have rebounded from crushing disappointment to complete 'Abbey Road.'

Chaffing at their country-rock roots, they regrouped to construct a "nasty track with pretty vocals."

Historic collaboration had a winding path to record store shelves.

His arrival led to critically lauded triumphs like '2112' and multiplatinum smashes like 'Moving Pictures.'

Personality conflicts were suddenly made public on live national television.

Heaven and Hell's tour closer in Atlantic City would be the last time onstage.

These songs showcased how quickly John Lennon and Paul McCartney were growing as composers.

There were plenty of reasons for the band to remain retired. Here's why they didn't.

It’s about a car, perhaps a stripper or both – but this marked the pinnacle of their world dominance.